Best Bank - Costa Rica

State-controlled Banco de Costa Rica has gained market share through the financial crisis, growing the loan portfolio and expanding facilities.

The future looks even
brighter now that Moodys has anointed the sovereign with
investment grade.

"The future of the bank
looks positive," says Mario Rivera, general manager of Banco de
Costa Rica, adding that the countrys GDP is expected to
grow about 4% this year. "The rating upgrade and GDP growth
could help reactivate the demand for credit locally. It could
increase foreign investors confidence in investing in the
country," he adds.